Morning Minutes: May 31

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Word of the Day

Vamoose vuh-MOOSS (verb) To depart quickly - www.merriam-webster.com

Website of the Day

DoSomething.org
www.dosomething.org

This site aims to inspire, support and celebrate young people and encourage a generation of “do-ers.” This online community is a place where young people can share what they’re doing to make the world a better place and find volunteer opportunities.

Number to Know

1987: Year when World No Tobacco Day was created. People are encouraged to at least give up tobacco for today.

This Day in History

May 31, 1927: The last Ford Model T rolls off the assembly line.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Clint Eastwood (82)

Daily Quote

“When a man wantonly destroys one of the works of man we call him a vandal. When he destroys one of the works of god we call him a sportsman.” - Joseph Wood Krutch